Name: Its A World Before You
Brand: Kaidi Tatham

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Limited edition

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2018-06-29

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Kaidi Tatham

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Jazz

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First Word

First Word is a London-based label that was established in 2003. With a team of dedicated professionals, including A&R expert Aly Gillani, label manager Bobby Bignell, and promo specialist Neil Bopperson, First Word has become a prominent player in the music industry.
Known for their innovative approach to music production and promotion, First Word has consistently delivered high-quality releases across various genres. Their diverse roster of talented artists spans from emerging talents to established names in the industry.
With an emphasis on nurturing creativity and supporting artists throughout their careers, First Word provides a platform for musicians to showcase their unique sound and connect with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan looking for fresh sounds or an artist seeking professional guidance, First Word is your go-to destination for all things music.

British multi-instrumentalist, producer/remixer, DJ, and artist. Kaidi Tatham is a true innovator and virtuoso in sound production, known for his keyboards prowess. He was one of the original creators of the West London broken beat sound. Born and raised in Redditch, UK, Tatham moved to London in 1993 to study Performing Arts. There he connected with fellow keyboard player Kester Lydon and entered a new world of musical minds and ideas.

Tatham's journey led him to collaborate with various artists and groups such as The Herbaliser, Bugz In The Attic, Neon Phusion, Dego (of 4Hero), and many more. His musical influence extends beyond his immediate realm; his solo album "[m=199306]" pushed the boundaries of electronic dance music with its unique time signatures. It became a highly sought-after record among dance music fans and jazz enthusiasts.

Kaidi Tatham's musical prowess has blessed numerous projects over the years including collaborations with Jazzy Jeff, Andrew Ashong, Amy Winehouse, Mulatu Astatke, Slum Village, Soul II Soul, Leroy Burgess,and many others. His work has been released on labels like Eglo Records, First Word Records,and Sound Signature. His contributions have influenced countless musicians/producers around the world.

This album personifies Kaidi's diverse palette of sounds – bar Eric &amp; Dego's features, every piece of music is played by himself. Largely flowing on a broken beat rhythm section, Kaidi effortlessly incorporates washes of afro, latin and funk throughout. From the harmonics of 'Your Dream Don't Mean A Thing', to the breakneck funk of 'Outta Audah', each and every riddim exudes energy. But this isn't simply a bruk record. The album is laced together with downtempo beats and future jazz interludes throughout, and some sweet synth boogie is never very far away, especially on the weighty vibes of 'It's About Who You Know'. To top it all off, there's two delightful nuggets of hip hop soul - Mancunian label-mates, Children of Zeus, feature on the neo-soul vibes of 'Out Here On My Own', and there's a feature from Amir Townes, better known as Uhmeer - an upcoming MC from Philadelphia, and son of one Jazzy Jeff Townes - who rides a sub-heavy, piano-led slice of boom bap, voicing an assortment of characters to tell the tale of 'Cupid'.

Its A World Before You

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